The Monitor

THE MONITOR A National Weekly N Devoted to the Interests of the Colored of Nebraska and the West REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy Taking Care of Southern Immigration Ministers' Alliance of Birmingham Appeal to Religious Leaders in the North. CHIEF CAUSES OF MIGRATION Prejudice, Jim-Crowism, Disfranchisement, Maltreatment Account for Great Exodus. Birmingham, Ala.—The A. M. E. Ministers' Alliance of Birmingham, has issued the following to Colored ministers North, East, South and West: "To Colored Ministers North, East and West: It is alarming to note the unrest and dissatisfaction among our people here in Birmingham, Ala., and throughout several southern states. This unrest, dissatisfaction and moving about of our people to certain parts of our commonwealth is nothing more or less than an effect. This effect cannot exist without a cause. The alarming and bitter effect is predicated upon multifarious causes, to-wit: No. 1. Prejudice. The prejudice of our white south has been and is today, hot, bitter and strong. It is an incubator out of which have come many unfair things to stir up and cause this unrest and exodus of our people. No. 2. Disfranchisement. Any sane man whether white or black, ought not be deprived of his vote, because of ccolor. The Negro was disfranchised many years ago in most of our southern states. This cause stirred him and created unrest, but he had no redress, nowhere to go until now. No. 3. "Jim Crowism." "Jim Crowism" is anywhere and everywhere in our Southland, especially on the passenger trains with full fare paid for a first class ticket, only to take the fare that is not commensurate with the money paid. Added to this insult our women are forced into this embarrassing condition only to find in most every case that men and women use the same toilet. They are humiliated and with them this race of ours, in this Southland, are bleeding at the heart and have been and are and will continue to be dissatisfied unless our southern whites learn to treat us fairly and squarely on street cars, elevators, sitting rooms, parks and many other places, the treatment is not good. No. 4. Lynching. God knows it is less than a shame for any people to claim civilization and Christianity and indulge in human slaughter without law, or reason. The law ought to have its course on all crimes. No. 5. Maltreatment. Thousands of our people have for a long time over crowded the cities because of the bad treatment received on the farms. The landlords, merchants, and too many times our courts fail to observe the Golden Rule toward our people. "German Barbarians" and the Infamous Ku I The Senior Senator From South Car Stained With the Blood of Murder Horrified at German Ruthless "German Barbarians" and the Infamous Ku Klux Klan The Senior Senator From South Carolina, a State Stained With the Blood of Murdered Blacks, Horrified at German Ruthlessness. A few days ago Ben Tillman, who has boasted in the United States Senate that the people of his state "shoot down 'Niggers' and will continue to do so to keep them in their place and make them understand that this is a white man's country"—God save the mark—insolently said: "Send Bernstorff back to his German barbarians." The country applauded this sentiment. This only shows how purblind Americans are to their own moral turpitude. That a United States senator should be permitted in such a body as the United States Senate to openly boast that in his sovereign state they murder Americans for the atrocious crime of having been born black and go unrebuked should cause all decent Americans to hide their heads in shame. And it illly becomes one of the Tillman ilk to prate about "German barbarians!" Moreover, in this connection, in may be well to call attention to the six months' record in sections of South Carolina of the Ku Klux Klan, that band of midnight marauders, murderers and despoilers of women who are being pictured today as paragons of virtue in widely-advertised movies. This is the record of that band of cutthroats for six months in only one section of South Carolina as published, after an official investigation, in 1871: "In the nine counties covered by the investigation for a period of approximately six months, the Ku Klux Klan LYNCHED and MURDERED 35 men, whipped 262 men and women, other- In other words, in our helpless condition, ignorant, poor and cowed down, we have been easy prey for the enemies of our race. No. 6. The Boll Weevil. The Boll weevil has done its duty and has assisted much in giving rise to this great exodus. No. 7. Flood. The July flood of 1916 did its work well and lent its help to this mighty exodus. Following are some of the secondary causes: Because, for the first time in the history of our country Negro labor is in great demand in the shops, factories and railroads in the North, East and West; because he becomes a franchised elector in the North and can vote; because he is not "Jim Crowed" to death if he pays first class fare; because he is less liable to be lynched and has the protection of the law; because his children get the benefit of first class school facilities, and because more courteous treatment is accorded him and his family. We, as ministers of the A. M. E. ns" and ous Ku Klux Klan n South Carolina, a State d of Murdered Blacks, man Ruthlessness. wise OUTRAGED, shot, mutilated, burned out, etc., 101 persons. It committed cases of sex offenses against Negro women. During this time the Negroes killed four men (probably in self-defense—the Editor), beat one man, committed 16 other outrages, but no case of torture. No case is found of a white woman seduced or raped by a Negro. "The reasons given for the Ku Klux outrages were that the victims should suffer in revenge for the killing of four men and for some cases of arson; that they were Republicans; that they were radical; that they had attempted to hold elections; that they were carrying arms (supplied by the governor of the state when he organized the Negro militia); that they were 'niggers'; that they were 'damn niggers'; that they boasted that they would own land.' The Ku Klux Klan were murderers, thiefs, cowardly cut-throats, ravishers of women. But you know, according to Dixon and Tillman, they were most honorable men, who ravished, murdered, tortured and robbed "to protect white civilization in the South," Miserere, Domine! And the pity of it is that the LYNCHING, MURDERING, BURNING and MALTREATING of men, women and children, because they are black, which was begun by the Ku Klux Klan, continues. "German barbarians," indeed. And this in the face of the heroizing of the infamous Ku Klux Klan! Ministers' Alliance of Birmingham, Ala., pray and beg that our ministers, and ministers of other denominations in the North, East and West, for humanity's sake look after these our poor helpless people, many of whom are splendid people. We are depending upon you not to lose a single opportunity to help our people make good in church, State and their daily vocation, through your advice and leadership. We feel and believe that this great exodus is God's plan and hand. The great door of industrial, financial, political, educational, moral and religious hope has been thrown wide, and in a mysterious way, God is moving upon the hearts of our people to go where He has prepared for them. May the blessings of God attend your efforts to help and bless our people who are fleeing from oppression and maltreatment, from darkness to light. The white people of Birmingham and vicinity are greatly alarmed over the preparations being made by Negroes to leave the South. Vol. II. No. 34 (Whole No. 87) Interesting Facts Concerning Africa Nearly One-Fourth of the Earth's Land Surface Is Comprised Within the Continent. GREAT DEPOSITS OF MINERALS Colonial Possessions of France and England Cover Vast Extent of Territory. Nearly one-fourth of the earth's land surface is comprised within the continent of Africa. It is as far around the coast of Africa as it is around the world. Every eighth person of the world's population lives in the Dark Continent. The blacks double their numbers every 40 years and the whites every 80 years. There are 843 languages and dialects in use among the blacks of Africa. Only a few of the languages have been reduced to writing. Thirty-five years ago the export of cocoa from the Gold Coast amounted to $20,000. Today it is over $8,000,000. The coal fields of Africa aggregate 800,000 square miles; its copper fields equal those of North America and Europe combined, and it has undeveloped iron ore amounting to five times that of North America. Africa has 40,000 miles of river and lake navigation, and water powers aggregating 90 times those of Niagara Falls, according to the estimate of a writer in The World Outlook. If Africa had the same proportion of railroad mileage as the United States according to its size, it would have 1,000,000 miles of track instead of the 25,000 miles now in operation. One area in Africa unoccupied by missionaries is three times the size New England, a second would make four states like New York, a third would cover eight Iowas, and a fourth is 18 times the size of Ohio. Throughout Africa there is one missionary for every 133,000 souls. Almost the entire continent is now under European flags. France has a colony in Africa 20 times the size of France itself. The British flag flies over a territory as large as the United States, and extends, almost without interruption, from the Cape to Cairo, a distance of 6,000 miles. DELAWARE AND HUDSON APPOINTS COLORED MEN Albany, N. Y.—One of the first acts of J. T. Loree upon assuming the duties of General Manager of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad, with offices in this city, was to appoint a number of Colored men to good positions and raise the salaries of several cooks and waiters, all of which was done at the request of R. M. Madison, the popular Colored steward of the business cars. Mr. Madison's suggestions also met with the approval of L. F. Loree, President of the road, who is the father of J. T. Loree. 2 CHICAGO THREATENED WITH SEGREGATION LAW Chicago, Feb. 15.—Solution of the race segregation problem, made acute in recent months by the steady influx of Southern Negroes, is the aim of action taken today by representatives of the owners of 50,000 of the 100,000 better class apartments in Chicago. Segregation statutes similar to the ones in force in St. Louis will be invoked. "We believe the interests of Chicago demand that white people shall not encroach upon the Colored or the Colored upon the white," I. O. Ackley, a member of the committee appointed to perfect plans for immediate action, said. "Therefore, we strongly urge the segregation of the races. Action taken recently in St. Louis has been decreed constitutional by the Supreme Court. It is perhaps the greatest piece of racial legislation since the fourteenth amendment." COLORED RACES IN THE WORLD'S WAR The important part that the Colored races are playing in the present world's war is indicated by the following paragraphs from the Native Opinion of South Africa, published at Kinkwilliamstown: "It is reported from Eshowe that Solomon, son of Dinizulu, will be reinstated as Chief of the Ustutu, and also that there is a proposal to raise a force of Zulus for oversea service. "Sir James Carroll, the Maoristatesman, who is proceeding from England to New Zealand, expects to spend a few weeks in South Africa at the invitation of the Parliamentary delegates. He says that, the bearing and utility of the Maoris and other Colored troops at the front is the finest endorsement of the British and French Colonial methods. He is most anxious to study the South African Native administration." TEXAS SENATE PAYS TRIBUTE Austin, Texas.—An unusual sight was witnessed here when Texas State Senators arose from their seats in the church where they were attending the funeral of E. S. Monroe, a Colored man, and paid eloquent tribute to his memory. In addition, a committee of three Senators had been appointed to attend the services held at his home. Mr. Monroe was 74 years old and had been head porter of the State Senate for thirty years. He died at his home, 1001 East Eleventh street. He is survived by the widow and one daughter. He was a prominent member of Pride of Austin Lodge, Knights of Pythias. PELLAGRA VICTIMS MOSTLY WHITE The pellagra commission of the Post-Graduate Hospital, New York, has just issued a series of papers dealing with the prevalence and severity of the disease in Spartanburg county, South Carolina. The commission found that the Colored people are very seldom attacked by the disease, but when attacked the mortality is somewhat higher than that for the whites, owing to "their greater poverty, poorer food and the less effective care they receive." THE MONITOR Race News HOWARD UNIVERSITY FIFTY YEARS OLD A RACE Supreme Co me Washington gation ordi To Celebrate Golden Anniversary With a Reunion of Its Graduates. Washington, D. C., Feb. 15.—Trustees of Howard University plan to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the institution with a sociological conference, at which addresses and reports will be made by some of the most distinguished sociologists, teachers and leaders of the Colored race, and also with a reunion on March 2 and 3 of the alumni, many of whom will probably remain in Washington for the inauguration on March 5. Advance figures from the official program of the anniversary show that the university has graduated 4,591 students since 1867, including 1,000 doctors, 844 teachers and bachelors, 771 lawyers, 423 ministers, 324 dentists, 264 pharmacists, 703 from the academy, and all other departments 362. NEW YORK CENTRAL WANTS NEGRO LABOR Rochester, N. Y.-The Rev. L. B. Brown, who has been active in securing employment for Negro labor in Rochester and neighboring towns, is in receipt of a communication from the New York Central Railroad stating that the road can use five hundred Colored laborers for general track work. Those laborers will be placed to work at different ponds on the Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo divisions to work on the tracks. The wages will be 19 cents per hour. The bunk horses for living purposes are equipped with tiger steel bunks and stoves, and are free. Free transportation will be furnished from New York or Chicago. RANCHERS PAY $5,000 RANSOM TO BANDITS FOR NEGRO El Paso, Tex., Feb. 17.—A letter was received here late today from Hachita, N. M., by the local representative of E. K. Warren & Sons saying a check for $5,000 had been given to Ed ("Bunk") Spencer, the Negro who, with his Mexican wife, is being held for ransom by Jose Ynez Salazar at Ojitos, Chihuahua. WANTS MONUMENT TO COLORED SOLDIERS St. Louis, Mo.—Representative Dyer of Missouri, recently introduced a bill in Congress to provide a commission to secure plans and designs for a monument to the Negro soldiers "who fought in the wars of the country," and asks that $100,000 be appropriated for that purpose. SECRETARY OF THE NAVY AFRAID OF THE BLACK RACES Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels, in a recent magazine article, says that the present European war is nothing to the coming war between the white and black races of the world. The black races, he says, will triumph. This is probably the reason why he opposes Negroes in the army and navy of the United States. He is afraid that the Negro may learn to fight too well. --- Supreme Court Told Negro Development Is Not Curbed. Washington, Feb. 16.—Race segregation ordinances of Southern cities were defended in a brief presented to the Supreme Court today by H. R. Pollard, city attorney of Richmond, Va., in a test case from Louisville, Ky., affecting municipal laws of Richmond, Baltimore and other cities, to be re-argued orally next month. Photographs of Negro residences, schools, churches and banks in Richmond were attached to the brief as evidence that restriction upon intermingling of whites and Negroes does not curb Negro development. As white persons are prohibited from residing in Negro residential sections, it was contended that there is no unconstitutional discrimination in the ordinances. COURT RESTORES HIS FULL MASONIC HONORS Baltimore, Md.—In a sweeping degree signed by Judge Duffy recently, Milton R. Lee is restored to all the privileges of the Masonic fraternity. Lee was suspended several years ago, and since then has vainly sought readmission to the order. COLORED DAIRYMAN WINS MILK PRIZE Julian O. Winston, a Colored dairyman residing near Ottumwa, Iowa, obtained the highest test for his milk at the recent milk test held in Des Moines for the state of Iowa. Mr. Winston moved from Virginia to Iowa ten years ago. He bought 180 acres of land and two years ago entered the dairy business. There was much opposition to him at first but the superiority of his products brought him to the front and he has now all the business he can possibly manage. Colored People Intending to Come North or West---Take Notice FARMERS, farm laborers, skilled and unskilled workmen, who intend leaving the south should protect themselves against swindlers and chance conditions. The Monitor has taken up this problem and is able to be of service to you. Write at once for information and enclose stamp for reply. Address, George Wells Parker, Business Manager of The Monitor, Omaha, Nebraska. Best for the Laundry or Kitchen. White Borax NAPHTHA SOAP The Cudahy Soap Co. Omaha Will Not Injure Hands or Clothes. Englewood, N. J.—A bill to broaden and strengthen the New Jersey Civil Rights' law was introduced into the Assembly at Trenton last Monday by Assemblyman W. Irving Glover of this town. This is in accordance with the promise made by Mr. Glover in his campaign, and he is using all his influence to secure an early hearing and favorable consideration for his bill. The provision of the Glover bill will remove all doubt as to the right of Colored people in regard to accommodation at public resorts or places of amusement. The 1917 legislature is strongly Republican and there is every reason to believe that the bill will pass. All the Negro organizations in the state both civic and political representing 45,000 Negro voters, are being urged to take up this matter with their Senators and Assemblymen, requesting their support for this measure. CARD OF THANKS I desire to express my heartfelt thanks to friends for their kindness during the illness and death of my husband, Peyton Brooks. I want to especially thank the Western Undertaking company for their considerateness and the manner in which they looked after the funeral. AMANDA BROOKS. Omaha, Neb., Feb. 19, 1917. I wish to thank my many friends for their kindness in the time of my trouble and the loss of my beloved husband. I also want to thank Mr. and Mrs. Franklin and Class No. 7 for the beautiful flowers. GEORGIA NELSON BROWN. Omaha, Neb., Feb. 21, 1917. THE MONITOR A Weekly Newspaper devoted to the civic, social and religious interests of the Colored People of Nebraska and the West, with the desire to contribute something to the general good and upbuilding of the community and of the race. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Post Office at Omaha, Neb., under the act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Lucille Skaggs Edwards and William Garnett Haynes, Associate Editors. George Wells Parker, Contributing Editor and Business Manager. Joseph LaCour, Jr., Lincoln Representative, 821 S. St., Lincoln. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $1.50 PER YEAR Advertising Rates, 50 cents an inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 1119 North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Telephone Webster 4243. MONITOR POTATO TRACTS SOLD The Monitor has been informed by the Hungerford Potato Growers' Association that the fifteen tracts which it requested to have set aside especially for its readers have all been subscribed for by Colored people and that fifteen more will be set aside if we desire. We are glad to know of this and feel ourselves justified in the belief that our people know a good investment when they see one. The reason we requested fifteen plots together was for the reason that such number entitles a subscriber to represent the group and go to the land at harvest time and see that the company fulfills its promise—not that it will not, but that this opportunity is afforded every group of fifteen. Last week the company was offered one dollar per bushel by speculators for this year's potato crop. The offer was refused because the company means to eliminate the speculator and let its members reap the advantages of the best market prices. This already means that the investment will yield more than twice the sum mentioned, inasmuch as the company's estimate is based upon 50 cents a bushel. We believe that the persons who have become members of this association are wise and that many more will join in the next few weeks. We are beginning to learn that we can never win by the labor of the hands alone. CARING FOR THE STRANGER The Ministers' Alliance of Birmingham, Ala., has addressed religious leaders throughout the North requesting them to look after the thousands of our race who are leaving the South and will meet new conditions. We believe the appeal is timely and ought not fall on dull ears. Every help should be given these people, who are bone of our bone and flesh of our flesh, to develop into the highest type of citizenship. Many who come will belong to the progressive, well educated, upstanding class; many others, indeed the majority, will belong to the honest, well meaning but unlettered class. All should be given welcome, encouragement and opportunities for moral, social, intellectual and industrial betterment. This responsibility rests upon us. Let us measure up to it. Last month the National Federation of Colored Women's Clubs made appeal through the Crisis Magazine for something like $40,000 to raise a mortgage from the home of Frederick Douglas, so that it might be to the American Negro what the home of Washington is to the nation. The effort is a most commendable one and we sincerely hope that all the Colored citizens will turn out to the memorial exercises to be held next Tuesday 4 A LABOR OF LOVE ONITOR the civic, social and religious interests and the West, with the desire to con- and upbuilding of the community and Letter July 2, 1915, at the Post Office at 3, 1879. WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. John Garnett Haynes, Associate Editors. Bing Editor and Business Manager. Representative, 821 S. St., Lincoln. TUES, $1.50 PER YEAR occents an inch per issue. North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Webster 4243. evening at Zion Church, Twenty-third and Grant, and contribute a little to ward the great purpose. It is a labor of love, an evidence of devotion to race, and above all an inheritance to pass on to generations yet unborn. A REQUEST TO SUBSCRIBERS Many have been prompt in renewing their subscriptions. Many others are still in arrears. We are in urgent need of money to meet the cost of publication. We must have $300 within the next ten days. A much larger sum than this is overdue from delinquent subscribers. Will those who owe see to it that they have their money ready when the collector calls? Or will you not mail the amount due by check or post office money order. If the number on the yellow label bearing your name which appears on your copy of The Monitor agrees with the Whole Number 87, of this issue, or is under that number, say 70, 65, 54, etc., it means that your subscription is due. We will also appreciate it, if you will try to secure one new subscriber for us. Suppose you try. This will help us double our subscription. The Monitor is growing. Help us grow. 1. Open thy shell pink ears, O my son, whilst I solo to thee an aria upon my trusty trombone. 2. Cigars are like women and thou can't not tell from the wrapper what the filler is. 3. I have hied me to a shop of the Indian sign and bought me a smoke all bedizened with golden gilt, but after the match I have sworn plentifully. 4. I did dream of thirty minutes in Havana, spooning with the big black-eyed senoritas, but instead I thought myself in Gehema wrestling with the fumes of hades. 5. Again I have wandered in at the Sign of the Pipe and slipped a blue for a rough-coated weed, and the smoking thereof carried me to the gates of the Palace of Dreams. 6. So have I found it with my five hundred wifely experiences. Thou can't not judge by exteriors. 7. I have married me a damsel who was an explosion in salmon plush and ere the honeymoon faded from the blissful shores I have looked me up the statues and the time table to Reno. 8. Again I have ringed a quiet-faced maiden in calico and I have hoped that the honeymoon would mean eternity. 9. Beware, O my son, of cigars and women. The two-bit a piece may not have it on the one lonesome per. 10. The good cigar and the good woman are not always good advertisers. Selah. THE MONITOR. SONG OF SOLOMON. Cigars and Women. Obvious Observations In a recent article Josephus Daniels of the Navy Department says that the present European war will be peanuts to the coming war between the white and black races, and that the black races will whip. Guess that is the reason why Joe won't let Colored men light in the navy. They might learn to fight too well. An American says that England has captured 400 German submarines and has 186 chained together at Plymouth. How many of those things did Germany build, anyway? Must be near ten thousand. The paper trust says that they will be good and cut the price if Uncle Sam won't come after them. Maybe they will, but whoever heard of a trust doing such a thing if left alone? Did you sign for your five acres of Hungerford potato land? We did and spuds have gone up to $3 per bushel since. Violets are in the market and don't forget to buy the wife a bunch to let her know that you love her in the same old way. They only cost two bits, but the sentiment is worth a million. At the corner of Sixteenth and Dodge they will show you how to Call In Us Will you please call in at our plaining our plan under which we tively the Building and Loan plan acre potato tract upon the payment month. Explaining how we go on veloping it into a veritable garden two-fifths of all crops raised upon couple of years, ought not only monthly payments and the price give you back every dollar you have still stays up as they are, it should if potatoes drop to 75c or $1 a bus your investment should pay you from Let up explain this proposition read up on what we are doing for the for the asking. Please come in to The Hunger Growers Call In Or Call Us Up Will you please call in at our office and get one of our books explaining our plan under which we will sell you a farm on comparatively the Building and Loan plan. Explaining how we sell a five acre potato tract upon the payment of only $25 down and $5 per month. Explaining how we go on and work this farm for you, developing it into a veritable garden and at the same time give you two-fifths of all crops raised upon the land, which two-fifths, in a couple of years, ought not only pay the difference between your monthly payments and the price charged for the land, but should give you back every dollar you have paid in. If the price of potatoes still stays up as they are, it should even do better than this, but even if potatoes drop to 75c or $1 a bushel after a year or two, even then, your investment should pay you from $33½ to 166 per cent. Let up explain this proposition to you. Get one of our books, read up on what we are doing for the wage-earner. Our books are free for the asking. Please come in today or Telephone Douglas 9371. 15th and Howard Sts. beat the coal man. Take a peek, because it may be worth while. We hate the mud, but, oh, you warm weather! Chicago says that she will be able to care for 10,000 Colored immigrants this spring. So will Omaha. Thanking you for your wide-eyed attention, we will now take a match to yesterday's cigar butt. BENJAMIN BANNEKER CHOSEN AS GREAT AMERICAN The Nebraskan, an Omaha weekly paper, has been conducting a column for great Americans to whom sufficient credit has not been given. One white subscriber recently called attention to the fact that Benjamin Banneker, the colored astronomer, has not been given his due place in the history of this country. The article is very good and inspiring, but perhaps the author has never heard that Banneker, besides being an astronomer, was also an architect. When L'Enfant refused to complete the laying out of the city of Washington was Benjamin Banneker who was called upon by Congress to complete it. Oletha Russell, Notary Public and Public Stenographer, 413 Karbach Blk. Douglas 3607.Adv. Or Call Up office and get one of our books ex- will sell you a farm on compara- . Explaining how we sell a five nt of only $25 down and $5 per and work this farm for you, de- and at the same time give you in the land, which two-fifths, in a pay the difference between your charged for the land, but should be paid in. If the price of potatoes is even do better than this, but even hel after a year or two, even then, from 33½ to 166 per cent. on to you. Get one of our books, the wage-earner. Our books are free day or Telephone Douglas 9371. Oxford Potato Association Douglas 9371 ```markdown ``` Events and Persons The race is proud of Douglas and you should not fail to prove it by your presence next Tuesday night. When you need a good clean shave, see P. H. Jenkins, 1313 Dodge street.—Adv. Mrs R. W. Freeman returned to Omaha last week from St. Joseph, Mo., where she was called because of the serious illness of her sister. Her sister died, and before she left, her mother also passed away. Mrs. Freeman has the sympathy of her many friends in this heavy beeravement. Piano lessons systematically taught. Technique, velocity, expression, and phrasing are esesntial for good piano playing. Mrs. Silas Johnson, 2518 Lake. Phone Webster 248.—Adv. Five hundred will attend the Douglas Memorial at Zion Church next Tuesday night. Will you be there? Maceo Pinkard was called to West Virginia to attend the funeral of his brother. Adams' orchestra played at the Omaha Club last week and has the distinction of being the first Colored orchestra ever to play there. For chi'ls use our best coal or your kind at Harmon & Weeth. Webster 848.—Adv. A miscellaneous shower for Miss Mary Newman was given at the home cf Miss Hazel Washington last Wednesday evening. Belmont Laundry, Webster 6900. Satisfaction guaranteed. Adams' orchestra, the premier musicians. Harney 5737.—Adv. The Phi Delta Club met at the residence of Mrs. Larry Peoples last week and four new members were admitted to the charmed circle of Greek Letter Girls. We will try to make a general cleanup on subscriptions within the next two weeks. Please have a smile and some change when our genial collector presses the electric button. Attorney Amos P. Scruggs has been appointed administrator for the estate of the late Peyton Brooks by Judge Bryce Crawford of the County Court. Show your race pride by attending the Douglas Memorial at Zion Church next Tuesday night. Colored Engineers and Firemen's Protective Association meets first and third Tuesdays of each month. E. H. Johnson, pres., J. H. Moss, sec'y. If you have a little money you would like to invest, read the Hungerford Potato Growers' plan and our editorial. Mrs. Thomas S. Riggs entertained at whist Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5. Mrs. J. F. Smith won first prize, Mrs. Sidney Miller, second, and Mrs. Leon Smallwood, the booby. James Kirby gave a surprise party in honor of his wife Monday at their home, 2809 Cuming street. Seventeen guests were present. The evening was spent in games and music. Mrs. Kirby's brother, Walter Wynn, of Alliance, Neb., and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Marshall, of Rock Island, Ill., were the out of town guests. The Elite Whist Club met with Mrs. E. F. West Tuesday, February 13, and with Mrs. Williamson February 20. The highest scorers and prize winners were Mrs. L. O. Gregory, February 13, and Mrs. Sara Woolridge February 20. The club will hold no more meetings during Lent. THE MONITOR Mrs. Eddie Smith, of 2536 Hamilton street, entertained Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Henderson, of the South Side, at dinner Sunday. Dan Desdunes' Orchestra, Webster 710, 2516 Burdette St.—Adv. Mrs. Minnie Page, sister of Mrs. Nellie Harrison, was stricken with paralysis Monday evening, February 12th. The Crescent Whist Club met with Mrs. Alfred Peoples Tuesday afternoon. The prizes were won by Mrs. Laura Hicks and Mrs. Lulu Rountree. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Rountree. Mrs. Singer, of 2724 Hamilton St., entertained at a delightful bridge party Tuesday night. A dainty luncheon was served. The guests present were Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Seals, Mr. and Mrs. George Sled and Mr. and Mrs. Hibbs. Mrs. Mamie Jewell Greenlee, wife of the Rev. S. P. Greenlee, died at Bonne Terre, Mo., Wednesday. The remains will be brought to Omaha Saturday and the funeral will be held from the residence of her brother, James G. Jewell, 2911 Lake street, Sunday afternoon. The Rev. W. T. Osborne, pastor of St. John's A. M. E. church will officiate and the Western Undertaking company will have charge. Interment will be in Forest Lawn. All news must be in before Wednesday noon, in order to appear the following Saturday. The Rev. G. G Logan, pastor of Grove M. E. church, who was unable to officiate Sunday, being confined to his home by la grippe, is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Caldwell of Denver, Col., are visiting their stepmother, Mrs. Crews-Johnson, 2616 Grant street. Will N. Johnson, Lawyer, 109 So. 14th Street. Douglas 5841. Our attention has been called to the fact that our reporter made a mistake in the number of waiters between whom the $13.50 bonus was divided. The number was 27 instead of 17. Otherwise the facts were as published. The Monitor is not infallible but it aims to be accurate in its statement of facts. John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest and Best. We want to see all our business firms succeed. Honorable competition in the securing of business is legitimate; but there are certain methods which are reprehensible. Rumors have reached us of reprehensible methods which it is alleged a certain business firm is using. If the facts be as alleged, and the practice be continued, The Monitor will refuse to carry the firm's advertisement and will expose its unethical methods. Let there be fair, honorable business competition. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. The subscription masquerade dancing party which was given by Henry W. Black at the Alamo Thursday evening, February 15, was one of the most delightful social events of the season. About seventy-five persons were present. Edward, the twelve-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dunn, of 3006 Lindsey avenue, broke his leg in wrestling at school Monday. He was taken to St. Joseph's hospital where the fracture was reduced. For a first-class hairdresser call Webster 4769. Mrs. L. Webster, 1702 North Twenty-sixth street. DEATHS AND FUNERALS George W. Pleasant, of Lincoln, Neb., where he had resided for forty years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Julia Gross, 2305 No. 27th street, Saturday, February 17. He had come to Omaha just a month before to visit his daughter. Mr. Pleasant was a native of Raleigh, N. C., but came to Nebraska in 1865, where he had since resided, the greater portion of his time being a resident of Lincoln. The body was shipped to Lincoln Sunday afternoon by the Western Undertaking Company, and was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Gross and Mrs. J. H. Miller, niece of the deceased. The funeral was held from the A. M. E. Church, of which he had been a member since 1880, the Rev. Messrs. Payne and Burchhardt officiating. James, the son of Mrs. Susie Henderson, died Wednesday noon at the residence of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Brooks, 108 South 28th street. The funeral was held from the residence yesterday afternoon, interment being in Forest Lawn cemetery. The Rev. W. T. Osborne officiated and the Western Undertaking Company had charge of the funeral. Mrs. Martha Adams, aged 46 years, died February 14 at her home, 4006 Decatur street. The funeral was held Friday, February 16, from Jones and Chiles' chapel, the Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, pastor of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in Forest Lawn. The infant son of Mrs. James Greer of $1124\frac{1}{2}$ North Twentieth street, Shop in our Down Stairs Store It's a good habit to acquire---to visit this big underprice store, every time your'e down town---there's always something special in merchandise you want and need every day. Burgess-Nash Company "Everybody's Store" 1 Lb. Can 35¢ Your Grocer Sells Butter-Nut the Coffee Delicious Can $1¢ MAURICE M. LEA died last Saturday and was buried Sunday by Banks and Wilks. Mrs. Belle Alice Blue, who died at her residence, 2226 Washington St., South Side, Sunday, was buried from Zion Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. W. F. Botts officiated. Interment was in Forest Lawn. The Western Undertaking Company had charge. Wade Pogue, who died February 17 at a local hospital, was buried Thursday from Banks and Wilks undertaking rooms. Sanford Garnett died Monday at 2206 North Twenty-sixth street. The body was shipped to Mexico, Mo., by Banks and Wilks Wednesday night. COLORED EMPLOYMENT OFFICE TO OPEN On the 1st of March George Parker, Fred Williams and Laurence Parker will open an employment office at 220 South Thirteenth street. They will specialize in Colored labor of all kinds, domestic help, day workers, general labor and out-of-town employment. The field is ripe and opportune for such an office. Our people do not receive a square deal at white employment agencies and there is no necessity of any of them being idle who really want to work. Fees will be reasonable and service prompt and efficient. The telephone number will be Douglas 7150. Go to Gordon's Drug Store, 24th and Burdette Sts., for Brown Skin Powder, Dr. Palmer's Skin Whitener Soap and Skin Whitener. Webster 6174.—Adv. 6 ST. PHILIP’S CHURCH NOTES Church became the scene of one of the most enjoyable social affairs in the recent history of the church. The occasion was the dinner given for the beiefit of the church. many reser- vations had been made in advance; and these special tables are worthy of separate mention, At one table reservations were made by Mrs. Wallace for about twenty- two guests including the entire choir and invited clergy and their wives. The table was decorated in the Colo- nial style and was a good example of the hostess’ ability along this line. Some of the choir members wore Colonial costumes; fitting toasts were given, and prizes were awarded to the three guessing the most corerct an- swers to a list of Colonial conun- drums. The center-piece, a large ship, the candle-sticks, and all other deco- rations of this table bore, out the Cclonial idea. Near this table was another very beautifully adorned one under the capable direction of Mrs. Roberts’ hos- pitality. The color scheme carried out by the hostess here was gold and black, and was enhanced by the pres- ence of a generous bouquet of yellow flowers. The reservation was made tor the ladies of the N. W. C. A. The spirit of congeniality and contentment permeating the atmosphere around this table was sufficient evidence of the appreciation which the twenty- five guests had, not only for the ex- cellent dinner, but also for the hos- pitality which they shared. Nor must we forget the table re- served for one of the most important factors in church work—the Woman’s Auxiliary. Judging from the hilarious sounds issuing from that corner, one might have thought it was the Chil- dren’s Auxiliary, for there were snap- pers, paper caps and favors galore. Here was room for naught but glad- ness. Mr. and Mrs. “Blue” and all the little “Blues” had been shoved off the table and out into the great un- known for pink and white reigned at this table. The blushing center-piece of pink and white carnations was a most fitting decoration for the sweet sixteen who surrounded this festal board. There were nearly one hundred and fifty people present to share in the ample and deliciously served dinner, and to enjoy a most delightful even- ing. The favorable comments and ex- pressions of praise reflect due credit upon the willing and untiring efforts of the committee in charge, Miss Paul, Mrs. J. C. Donley and Mrs. Joe Brown, and their volunteer assistants. The Ash Wednesday services were well attended. The Woman’s Auxiliary met at the residence of Mrs. R. T. Walker Thurs- day afternoon. Mrs. O.,C. Williams, director of Religious Education, was present. The Auxiliary is studying The New World. FREDERICK DOUGLAS MEMORIAL Frederick Douglas Centenary Me- morial exercises to be held at Zion Baptist Church, Tuesday evening, Feb- ruary 27th, for the purpose of raising a contribution to absolve the mortgage on the Douglas Home and preserve it as a permanent monument to the memory of America’s greatest Col- ored abolitionist. Invocation, Rev. M. H. Wilkinson. Purpose, Dr. W. W. Peebles, Chair- man. THE MONITOR. Vocal Duet, Misses Cochran and Stewart. Address, Rev. W. T. Osborne. Address, M. F. Singleton. Address, Mrs. Alphonso Wilson. Music, Mandolin Club. Address, Dr. J. H. Hutten. Address, Will N. Johnson. Address, Amos P. Scruggs. Vocal Solo, Mrs. Dewey Allen. Address, George Wells Parker. Address, Mrs. J. Alice Stewart. Music, Mandolin Club, Address, Rev. G. G. Logan. Address, Rev. W. F. Botts. Benediction, Rev. Thomas Taggart. GOLD AUTO WORTH $30,000 WILL BE SHOWN IN OMAHA A gold-plated automobile, valued at $50,000, will be the individual feature of the Omaha Automobile Show, Feb- ruary 26 to March 3. This car will be shipped from Chicago, where it was the center of attraction, and will be ready for inspection when the show opens, The car has attracted international attention because of the luxurious- ness of its appointment. Every metal part is plated with solid gold, 2,400 ounces being required to properly plate the car. The upholstering is in silk. The car is the property of the Studebaker company. NEGRO MUSIC WIDELY POPULAR The compositions of Colored musi- cians are holding their own thruout the country in all recitals and con- certs. Coleridge-Taylor’s “Hiawatha Wedding Feast,” was heard in Jor- dan Hall, Boston, February 5, under the conduction of Mr. George Sawyer Duham. The famous Irish tenor, John McCormack, is singing Burleigh’s “Deep River” in his repertoire, while a “Negro Folksong Festival” was given last week at Aeolian Hall, New York. FEMALE ORCHESTRA AT THE HOWARD THEATER An orchestra of seven pieces, em- bracing a galaxy of good-looking lady musicians, opened Monday evening at the Howard theater, Washington, D. C. They come through a contract en- tered into by Manager A. J. Thomas with Miss Marie Lucas, who is also directing the female orchestra at the Lafayette theater in New York City. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Basement Sales at “GET-RID-OF-QUICK” PRICES Wwe ’s Coats, Suit: and Dresses, at......92.00 Laces at, @ yard occ DO Women’s Shoes at, pair..........79¢ Boy’s Waists, Suits, Pants qed ieiies Bh 25c . Brandeis Stores THE BETTER KIND Made from good clear lumber, covered with fibre; well bound on edges. Durable corners and } braces where necessary. Sturdy locks and hinges, 2 trays nicely } cloth lined. / Priced at $10.00, $12.00, $13.50 | and $15.00. “Omaha’s Best Baggage Build- ers” 1803 FARNAM STREET ' Fe ee ee eI eR, Ee OY? EE Or as es PATTON HOTEL AND CAFE N. A. Patton, Proprietor . 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 4445 } 62 MODERN AND NEATLY ; FURNISHED ROOMS 5 Truax Laundry 1518 Cass Street N. E. TRUAX, Prop. ; We Use Soft Water. | Our family washing department cannot be excelled. _ We wash everything but the baby. Give Us a Trial Order. | Our auto delivery service makes ‘all parts of Omaha. Telephone Doug. 6484, i ee’ Ae ae es eS Re ee Repairing and Storing Orders Promptly Filled NORTH SIDE SECOND-HAND STORE Auction Every Saturday R._B. Rhodes Dealer in New and Second Hand Furniture and Stoves, Household Goods Bought and Sold Rental and Real Estate 2522 Lake St. Omaha, Neb. bo 00-00-09 e eee: tenement teeter tet 80-00-88 OOOH eto OY C. H. MARQUARDT CASH MARKET Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Oysters, etc. 2003 Cuming St. Doug. 3834 Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke }and Cure our own Hams and Bacon. | ss SMOKE Chancettor CIGAR Te Be Ce |WATERS| BARNHART PRINTING CO oe Ee o ™ A HOA Pe ee ee kee cee R. C. PRICE, The Barber | = ) s 4 | b | : | ee ee - OMAHA’S PREMIER BARBER My work stands alone on its merit. Business is good, thank you! AT ESS-TEE-DEE SHAVING PARLOR A. P. SIMMONS, Prop. 1322 Dodge St. Omaha, Neb. $-O~ 9-00-99 OOOO OOOO OOOO Onn ARE YOU SATISFIED with your Dry Cleaner? | If not, try the DRY CLEANERS : BEST WORK AND SERVICE | NONE BETTER Call Us First PHONE DOUGLAS 1811 | 24th St., 1 block north of Cuming ; Street 4 ASK FOR AND GET Ss THE HIGHEST QUALITY 36 PAGE RECIPE BOOK FREE SKINNER MFG. CO., OMAHA, U.S.A. LARGEST MACARONI FACTORY IN AMERICA Pen Oe Oe ed I TAKE PLEASURE in thanking you for your patronage. I want your trade solely upon the merits of my goods. You will profit by trading here. H. E. YOUNG Webster 515 2114-16 N. 24th St. ic OC NEWHO NY \ CS TM \ get it in my wife | dite) RY 4 SSS > =) oe | | 5] ws | | a lle Sle 7h Vv <P I Ce AN Ye X4 S f Corea A it Ui eee a se aa NO OTHER LIKE IT. > NO OTHER AS GOOD, Purchase the “NEW HOME” and you will have a life asset at the price you pay. The elimination of repair expense by superior workmanship and best quality of material insures life-long. service at mini« mum cost. Insist on having the “NEW HOME”. WARRANTED FOR ALL TIME. Known the world over for superior sewing qualities, Not sold under any other name. THE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE CO.,ORANGE,MA88, HAYDEN BROTHERS, OMAHA ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. NOTES Rev. W. T.Osborne, Pastor. Sunday is quarterly meeting at St. John's. The Rev. J. C. C. Owens will preach morning and evening. Mr. Sanford Garnett, who died at his home on 26th and Burdette Monday, was shipped to Mexico, Mo., by Banks and Wilks for burial. The family has the sympathy of the Church. Mrs. Evelyn Ray is sick at Lord Lister Hospital. Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Osborne were among the honored guests of Mrs. Jennie Ashby at the "Don't Worry Girls" luncheon on Thursday, and of Mrs. Wallace at St. Philip's luncheon on Monday. The Willing Workers met at the church Friday afternoon. On account of the illness of the president, Mrs. Evelyn Ray, the program was deferred to a later date. Mr. Plummer Walker is on the sick list. Tuesday eve, February 27th, the captains and their clubs will make their first report at the Forum. No member is expected to break ranks by failing to report at least $1.00. A beautiful silk waist, silk shirt and a 31-piece gold rim breakfast set. A high class recital will be rendered. Mr. Shepard Thompson, who died at his home on Boyd street Sunday morning, was shipped to Atchison, Kan., for burial, by Jones and Chiles. The family has the sympathy of the Church. The Bible Class meets with Mrs. J. G. Jewell at 2911 Lake street, Friday. Because of the literary and musical productions by Omaha's known talent, and many, many splendid talents unknown in Omaha, the Tuesday Night Forum is becoming the pride of the community. The Younger Set, under the management of Miss Pearl Ray, made a capital showing on Tuesday eve. The Misses Cordella Johnson and Ozelia Dunning in piano solos, Venus Cropp and Pearl Ray in vocal solos, were at their best in well selected classic pieces. The rendition of each showed marked ability and a bright future for these young folk in the musical sphere. Miss Rachel Henderson, as usual, delighted the audience with selections from Dunbar. The newsy sheet, known as the Literary Digest, by Mr. S. L. Patton, was full of interesting information and is always enjoyed by the Forum. Mrs. J. D. Lewis delivered the address of the evening, subject, "Opportunity." It was a most excellent address, timely and full of beautiful illustrations. Mrs. Lewis delivered it with force and enthusiasm, holding her audience with interest throughout the address. Program for February 27. Piano solo, Miss Mildred Bryant. Declamation "Unity," Dr. M. Pryor. Duet, Misses Cordella Johnson and Birtie McRoy. Trio, Mesdames Myrtle Moore, Maude Ray and Miss Pearl Ray. Dinner committee, Mesdames Ida Lindsey, Georgia Mounts, Queen Jackson, Mary Steward, L. P. Robbinett, Laura Hicks, Thos. Byrd. Refreshments, Mesdames Mary Thomas, S. K. Brownlow, Walter Brown, Wilimena Watson, Belle Johnson, Ollie Lewis, W. S. Metcalf. Others who have joined in the campaign are Mesdames J. G. Jewell, Nannie Kinner, Luemma Macon, THE MONITOR. Clara Chiles, Elnora Johnson, Mary Benning, Kittie A. Johnson and Mr. John Crawford. John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest and Best. South Side Notes South Side Notes (Mrs. Lulu Thornton, Correspondent) On February 13th at Leavenworth, Kansas, Mrs. Lucy Houts, the grandmother of Mrs. D. W. Pierson, was run over and killed by the Santa Fe train while she was crossing the track. The South Side Art Club met at the home of Mrs. J. H. Andrews, 2412 P street, February 14. There were ten members present and a pleasant as well as beneficial afternoon spent. A three-course luncheon was served. Mrs. Luella Pierson, president. The Club was to have met with Mrs. Alice Crittenden February 21st, but owing to the death and funeral of one of her lodge members it was postponed until February 28th, when the Club will meet with her. The third quarterly meeting for Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church was held last Sunday at the church by Rev. J. C. C. Owen, presiding elder. He also held quarterly conference Monday eve. The new pastor for Allen Chapel will be here Sunday and preach both morning and evening. Rev. T. A. Taggart had a very painful fall this week, but we are glad to say that he is again up and around. The little infant son of Mrs. Octavia Brown is quite sick with whooping cough. The Bethel Baptist Mission Circle met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Irving, 30th and X streets. The Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem paid the death claims and assessments for Mr. Alex Austin to his daughter, of Denver, Colorado, who was sole beneficiary. We take this method of stating this because there has been some misunderstanding that is desired to set aright. Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 STANEK'S PHARMACY Cor. 24th and L Sts. Tel. So. 878 MELCHOR--Druggist The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. Lincoln Department Heffley's Tailors Oliver Theatre Bldg. 149 N. 13th The CHAPMAN Drug Store 934 P St., Lincoln Opposite Main Door Post Office Cameras and Films, Magazines, Cigars, Candies and a full line of Druggist Sundries For Nifty Up-to-Date CLOTHING Classified Advertising RATES—1 1/2 cents a word for single insertions, 1 cent a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement for less than 15c. Cash should accompany advertisement. HOUSES—FOR RENT 2313 No. 27th St. 4 rms.....$12.00 2526 Wirt St., 5 rooms.....12.50 107 So. 28th Ave., 4 rms.....$16.00 3003 Burdette St., 5 rms.....15.00 2520 Indiana Ave., 7 rms.....20.00 971 No. 27th St., 5 rms.....15.50 1005 No. 23d St., 6 rms.....14.00 2815 Dodge St., 9 rms.....25.00 1809 N. 23d, 6rms.....$17.00 2911 Seward, 6 rms.....15.00 1116 North 17th, 6 rms.....16.00 3018 Burdette St., 6 rms.....$10.00 See our complete list before renting. List your property with us for sale or rent; we get results. Loans and insurance. WESTERN REAL ESTATE CO. 413-14 Karback Blk. Doug. 3607. Monitor advertisers can satisfy all your wants. Four room house, modern except heat, $15.00. 2622 Maple. Call Harney 1174. Neatly furnished rooms for men railroad men preferred; all modern conveniences, including bath and telephone. Mrs. Mattie Frampton, 1622 North Twenty-fourth street. Webster 2614. First-class modern furnished rooms. Mrs. L. M. Bentley Webster, 1702 North Twenty-sixth street. Phone Webster 4769. Modern furnished rooms; hot and cold water. Mrs. A. L. Johnson, 1810 North Twentyt-hird street. Webster 2058. Fourteen neatly furnished rooms. Mrs. Ella Dunivan, 4716 South 27th street, South Side. Phone South 3067. Furnished room for man and wife. Phone Harney 5829. Lee Councellor, 949 No. 27th street. Furnished room. Strictly modern. Harney 4340. Mrs. Jackson, 2669 Douglas street. Strictly modern rooms for rent, 822 North Twenty-third street. Mrs. I. M. Faulkner, Douglas 5561. Nicely furnished rooms. Modern Irs. R. J. Gaskin, 2606 Seward St. /webster 4490. For Rent—Furnished rooms in modern home for nice quiet young man. 3702 North Twenty-third St. Webster 3727. Modern furnished rooms for rent. $1.50 and up. Miss Hayes, 1826 No. 23rd St. Webster 5639. Clean, modern furnished rooms on Dodge and Twenty-fourth street car lines. Mrs. Annie Banks,, Douglas 4379. For plain sewing, call Miss Alexander, 1403 North 18th St. Web. 4745. G. B. ROBBINS FOR RENT WANTED. For an experienced practical nurse in confinement cases. Phone Harney 4682. Mrs. M. S. Jasper, 2813 Cuming street. China painting. Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mrs. D. W. Gooden, 2211 Cuming street. Douglas 5436. Wanted—Reliable barber. Must be up-to-date in every respect. Married man preferred. D. E. Nichols, 219 North 9th St., Lincoln, Neb. WHO DOES YOUR SHOE REPAIRING? Try H. LAZARUS Work done while you wait, or will call for and deliver without charge. Red 2395 2019 Cuming St. If I don't get your work, we both lose. Hill-Williams Drug Co. PURE DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402 Cuming St. IMPERIAL DYE & CLEANING WORKS Dry Cleaners, Garment and Fancy Dyers Phone Tyler 1022 1516 Vinton St. GEO. F. KRAUSE, Prop. C. S. JOHNSON 18th and Izard Tel. Douglas 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Best for the Money Established 1890 C. J. CARLSON Shoes and Gents' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. Will L. Hetherington Violinist Instructor at Bellevue College Asst. of Henry Cox Studio Patterson Blk OMAHA TRANSFER CO. "The Only Way" BAGGAGE Checked to Destination More Sickness and Accident Insurance for Less Money Old line protection. No assessments. No medical examination. Everything guaranteed. GET ACQUAINTED WITH LUKE A. HUGHES. Continental Casualty Co. 334 Brandeis Theater Bldg. Douglas 3726. OMAHA PRINTING COMPANY THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE --- AN OPEN LETTER In an open letter to Mr. Wilson in the New York Times, entitled "Please, Mr. President," Prof. Albert Bushnell Hart of Harvard writes the following among many pleas: "Mr. President, would you mind trying also to come to an understanding with our Latin-American friends? The Mexicans hate us; the Central American and Haitian powers fear us. We are terribly upset about such small countries as Belgium and Serbia, and quite indifferent as to the aspirations of the little countries alongside of us. They are poor little countries, weak little countries, improvident little countries, exasperating little countries, but not one of them wants us as masters. On the other hand, cannot we snuggle up with the A B C powers, which seem to like our society? Please, Mr. President, do something to reassure the Latin-Americans. The Monroe doctrine will not desert us; it has been our constant friend for a hundred years. The Monroe doctrine will take care of itself. Don't get us too deep into difficulties with little neighbors which may cause us to detach troops when we need them most. TOM WATSON AGAIN. In his magazine Tom Watson is all riled up because Arthur Brisbane of the Hearst papers calls attention to the fact that the Egyptians were Negroes. Tom says that the only Negroes in Egypt were those with ropes around their necks. This is quite different from the testimony of Dr. Rudolph Virchow, who was sent AMUSE The Alhambra AMUSEMENTS THE HOUSE OF COURTESY 24th and Parker Finest House! Finest Music!! Finest Features!!! You Are Always Welcome SUNDAY CHILDREN OF THE FEUD Dorothy Gish. Keystone Comedy. MONDAY GAMBLE IN SOULS Wm. Desmond. Triangle Comedy. TUESDAY THE VOICE OF LOVE. Winnifred Greenwood. One Comedy. WEDNESDAY THE FOLLY OF FEAR EVERY LASSIE HAS A LOVER PEARL OF THE ARMY THURSDAY A LASS OF THE LUMBERLANDS No. 11. MUTUAL TOURS OF THE WORLD VILLAGE BLACKSMITH FRIDAY A WALL STREET TRAGEDY Nat C. Goodwin. SATURDAY SHORTY HOOKS A LOAN SHARK THE FRAME UP REEL LIFE. REMEMBER OUR BARTOLA! The Finest of Musical Entertainment --- 8 花 to Egypt by the German Anthropological Association to see if he could not prove the Egyptians white. In his opening address upon his return Dr. Virchow said: "I thought I could find by comparative examination of the living and the remains and pictures of the dead, some points establishing the change of the ancient Egyptians into the Egyptians of historic times, but I have returned with the conviction that ancient Egypt and its neighboring countries have not essentially changed during all these periods. If Menes really existed, then they were in his times Negroes, since quite old mural paintings show Negroes with all their peculiarities." JAPANESE RESERVISTS Attention has frequently been called during the past decade to the large Japanese population settled in the Sandwich Islands. It has been authoritatively shown that these colonists from Dai Nippon included between 30,000 and 40,000 reservists of the Mikado's armies, many of them veterans of the terrible campaigns in Manchuria in 1904 and 1905. Their presence in the Hawaiian archipelago was described as a danger and it was predicted that at the first sign of any trouble between Tokio and Washington they would rise, overpower the small United States garrison and take possession of the islands. It was thoroughly impressed upon the newspaper reading American people that they were dependent for their retention of Hawaii and also the Philippines upon the good will and consideration of the Mikado's government. MENTS Rex Theatre REX MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY Every Afternoon and Evening 1316 DOUGLAS STREET Clean Fun and Real Joy Change of Program Sundays and Thursdays. MECCA ROLLER RINK Everybody's Down at the Rink DON'T FORGET Open Evenings 7:30. 24th & Grant F. J. Thompson, Manager. 7 p. m. to 11:55 Peoples Drug Store Douglas 1148 Midway, Douglas 1491 or 3459 5 a. m. to 7 p. m. Res. Web. 7661 FOR SAFETY AND SERVICE CALL JOE LEWIS--TAXI AUTO SERVICE-DAY AND NIGH Enclosed Winter Car. Alamo Dancing Academy Dancing Every Monday Night Instruction from 8:30 to 9:30 By Prof. Robert M. Herrington Admission 25 Cents. Baby Doll Matinee Every Thursday Afternoon from 2 to 5:30 p. m. A beautiful souvenir doll will be given to some lucky lady. Admission 15 Cents. Killingsworth and Herrington, Managers. --- THE MONITOR Yet one of the first tokens of approval to reach President Wilson after his historic address to both houses of Congress the week before last was an intimation from Honolulu that the entire body of trained Japanese reservists in the Sandwich Islands placed their services wholly at his disposal and were not only ready but eager to serve loyally the Stars and Stripes under which they lived side by side with the troops of the United States. IN THE LAND OF Out where the mountains veiled in purple mist Stand waiting, are the first to be kissed By the morning sun as it comes on tip-toe And throws its kisses as it runs—just so— From its silvered tapering finger tips, While the veil of purple mist slips Low and the singing mountain breeze Answering, sways the fragrant pine trees Until the sweet scent wafted far and deep Wakes the valley as it lies asleep Dreaming dreams of sweet content And breathing deeply moves the ferns all bent Whose dainty lace hangs wet and cool Drooping o'er the rock-lined pool Of the crystal sparkling water-fall 'Neath the pine trees straight and tall; Where the things of mountains sing a hymn While the glory of the night grows dim In the grandeur of new beauties just begun; 'Tis way out there I'd like to run and run And take big draughts of mountain air like wine— That's all I'd ever ask to have for me and mine. TREATISE ON HAMITIC HOUSES Bertha Carr Rider has just published a technical study of the dwellings of peoples from the Neolithic to Hellenistic times and attempts to show the ethnic relationship of the peoples whoerected these structures. She supports, on an architectural basis, the conclusion that a vast Hamitic Empire once prevailed in Europe, Africa and Asia, and that these people were the originators of civilization. In the Matter of the Estate of Peyton Brooks, deceased. Notice is hereby given that the creditors of said deceased will meet the administrator of said estate, before me, County Judge of Douglas County, Nebraska, at the County Court Room, in said County, on the 19th day of April, 1917, and on the 19th day of September, 1917, at 9 o'clock a. m., each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims for examination, adjustment and allowance. Six months are allowed for the creditors to present their claims, from the 18th day of March, 1917. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 90-4t. County Judge. Western Fur 2518 Lake Street Open Day Our Conveniences: Free Spacious Morgue and Reposing Rooms com- Derma-Surgery work; lady attend auto or horse drawn vehicles. Service. Our Conveniences: Free Spacious Chapel and Organ. Sanitary Morgue and Reposing Rooms complete. Air tight preservation case; Derma-Surgery work; lady attendant, if desired; private ambulance, auto or horse drawn vehicles. Lowest prices. Polite and Expert Service. --- Bertha Traband Myers. PROBATE NOTICE. Open Day and Night SILAS JOHNSON, Funeral Director A. T. REED, Licensed Embalmer Business Enterprises Conducted by Colored People—Help Them to Grow by Your Patronage. Annie Banks Cecil B. Wilkes BANKS-WILKES Funeral Directors and Embalmers Lady Assistant Satisfaction Guaranteed 1914 Cuming Street Res. Doug. 4379, Office Doug. 3718 TERRELL'S DRUG STORE Graduate Pharmacist Prompt Delivery Excellent Service Webster 4443 24th and Grant Automobile and Open Horse Drawn Hearses Day and Night JONES & CHILES FUNERAL HOME Lady Attendant Calls answered promptly anywhere Web. 1100. 2314 No. 24th St. Licensed Embalmer. Patronize Our Advertisers DR. M. PRYOR RHEUMATIC SPECIALIST Famous Hot Springs Treatment Room 14, Patterson Block S. E. Corner 17th and Farnam Douglas 5824 Pryor's Athletic Liniment for sale at all drug stores. DR. CRAIG MORRIS DENTIST 2407 Lake St. Phone Web. 4024 The People's Drug Store 109 South 14th Street Drugs, Cigars and Soda Toilet and Rubber Goods Special Attention to Prescriptions We appreciate your patronage. Phone Douglas 1446 THE CASTLE THE BROOMFIELD HOTEL 116-118 South Ninth St. Strictly modern and up-to-date Prices moderate Phone Douglas 2378 Res. Colfax 3831 Office Doug 7150 AMOS P. 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